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We’ve all been there at some point. A nagging tickle in your throat steals your sleep and has you reaching for cough drops and water. Air quality, allergies, the common cold, or viruses are the primary triggers of coughing. However, when shortness o
Many of us suffer from joint stiffness and discomfort, especially in our hips and knees. For some, daily pain is enough to interfere with our activities and overall quality of life. You probably know more than one person who's had joint replacement
Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer among American women apart from skin cancers. According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer in her lifetime. Dr. Randy Balmforth, Radiologist at Heartland Region
Are you having trouble determining if your sinus symptoms are allergies or something more serious? It’s easy to confuse persistent nasal problems with other conditions like the coronavirus, cold, or flu. However, if you’ve been experiencing persiste
Heartland Regional Medical Center recently named Crista Minnick, MSN, RN, as Chief Nursing Officer of Heartland Regional Medical Center. Minnick will be a part of the Heartland Regional Executive Team and will lead the hospitals overall patient enga
Backyard firework displays are staples at summer festivities, but despite precautions, hazards still come with lighting sparklers and launching bottle rockets. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, thousands of people are injured each
CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION FIREWORK GUIDELINES Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks. Avoid buying fireworks that are packaged in brown paper because this is often a sign that the fireworks were made for professional di
There is no better time than now to encourage the important men in your life to focus on health maintenance and preventable health problems. Father’s Day is this Sunday and June is Men’s Health Month. According to Heartland Regional Family Medicine
May is National Stroke Awareness Month and Dr. Victor Mwansa, an interventional cardiologist at Heartland Regional Medical Center, believes it’s the perfect time for us to familiarize ourselves with the signs of a stroke. “Because a stroke occurs wh
To celebrate National EMS Week, Heartland Regional Medical Center is hosting a special, drive-thru barbecue lunch on Wednesday, May 19. The Marion-based hospital is teaming up with the Hands of Hope Foundation’s “Operation BBQ ‘d Hope” initiative. T
Simple Tips to Keep Seasonal Allergy Symptoms Away It isn’t your imagination. As temperatures warm, many people notice the return of nagging allergy symptoms. Nearly 20 million people were diagnosed with hay fever in 2018, the most recent year for w
Not sure if your illness or injury is serious enough to see a doctor or go to the hospital? Heartland Regional has a new, free service to help with questions like this. Answers to medical questions and concerns are now a phone call away with Heartla
Board-Certified Gastroenterologist Raza Hamdani, M.D., has joined the Heartland Regional Medical Group – Gastroenterology Clinic, located in Suite 109 of the Medical Office Building, at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. He is currently ac
Anna, IL (April 6, 2021) — Starting Friday, April 9, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, and Southern Illinois native, Dr. Richard Morgan, will start seeing patients at Anna Rural Health, a clinic in Anna, Illinois. This expansion of coverage is a c
The Illinois National Guard continues to expand its COVID-19 vaccination efforts in Southern Illinois by announcing a temporary vaccination site at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Monday, April 12 beginning at 8 a.m. Vaccinations will b
The Illinois National Guard continues to expand its COVID-19 vaccination efforts in Southern Illinois by announcing a temporary vaccination site at Heartland Regional Medical Center, located at 3333 W. DeYoung St., in Marion. Vaccinations will be pr
COVID-19’s reach continues to affect just about every aspect of our lives – including colorectal health. During the early days of the pandemic, many health care providers had to cancel elective procedures and screenings. Since then, stringent protoc
Heartland Regional Medical Center, is proud to work with St. Louis Children’s Hospital to host a mobile hearing and speech clinic once a month. The mobile clinic, staffed by audiologists and speech pathologists from St. Louis Children’s Hospital, pr
Every February, the United States recognizes American Heart Month to raise awareness about heart health. This year, the Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention is focusing on hypertension, or high blood pressure, which is a leading risk fac
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that healthcare workers and first responders be among the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Michael Willis, the Marion Division Captain for the United Medical Response Ambulance Se
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the intestine. It can cause cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, or constipation. According to the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders, IBS affects 25
Marion, IL (November 11, 2020) — In response to the rise in positive COVID-19 cases in the region, and following state mitigation efforts, Heartland Regional Medical Center (HRMC) will implement a revised visitor policy beginning Thursday, November
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and Heartland Regional Medical Center wants people to stay on track with their care during the COVID-19 pandemic and start of the flu season. “We’ve seen how avoiding the doctor and emergency room has negatively
The purchase of new lab equipment and the addition of a drive-through collection site have expanded Heartland Regional Medical Center’s (HRMC) ability to collect and process COVID-19 testing for the community. Hospital leaders believe the expansion
As COVID-19 remains a top priority for our community, reducing the spread of respiratory illnesses, like the flu, this fall and winter is more important than ever. That’s why Heartland Regional Medical Center recommends getting vaccinated in October
Sepsis affects 1.7 million people in the U.S. annually, but Americans still know less about this potentially life-threatening illness than they do about rare diseases, such as Ebola and malaria. Sepsis occurs when an overwhelming response to an infe
Podiatric foot and ankle surgeon, and Illinois native, Dr. Asim Qureshi, DPM, has joined the staff at Heartland Regional Medical Group (HRMG). Dr. Qureshi’s arrival marks the launching of a new service line for the Marion-based healthcare provider:
If you haven’t already done so, now is the time to schedule back-to-school and sports physicals. This year, like always, students must have a physical examination and all required immunizations before starting school. As the COVID-19 pandemic contin
Southern Illinois native Dr. Richard Morgan, has joined the staff of Heartland Regional Medical Group (HRMG). Morgan will serve as Medical Director for Heartland Regional’s orthopedics program and provide direct patient care. As a board-certified or
Beginning on Monday, June 29, 2020, in alignment with Phase 4 of Governor Pritzker’s Restore Illinois reopening plan, Heartland Regional Medical Center’s Visitor Policy is as follows: Screenings: All visitors will continue to undergo temperature and
June is Men’s Health Month, and Father’s Day is this Sunday, a time for men to consider what they are doing to stay healthy. In addition to eating right and exercising, men need to make sure they’re up-to-date on important health screenings like col
As coronavirus cases, ebb and flow for the foreseeable future—taking steps now to boost immunity may improve your body fight viruses. One of the most beneficial ways people can improve the immune system function by getting 7-9 hours of sleep a
Efforts are part of Illinois’ Phase 3 Reopening Plan Beginning on Monday, June 1, Heartland Regional Medical Center will resume our entire comprehensive line of healthcare services to the public. As part of Phase Three of our reopening plan, in acco
Efforts are part of Illinois’ Phase 1 Reopening Plan Heartland Regional Medical Center will resume services that had previously been restricted due to the coronavirus outbreak. A phased reactivation will begin May 11th in accordance with Illinois De
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt daily routines, physicians and hospitals across the country have expressed concerns about lower-than-usual volumes of patients seeking care for chronic conditions, routine preventative screenings, lik
As hospitals continue to face COVID-19 challenges, the virus has created historic financial pressures for hospitals throughout the country. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals and Ambulatory Surgical Treatment Centers across the country have def
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) added Heartland Regional Medical Center’s (HRMC’s) Express Care in Marion to its list of approved COVID-19 testing sites. As an IDPH designated testing site, the facility can now perform 50-60 curbside
Safety First: Visitor Policy Update April 3, 2020 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL PATIENTS AND VISITORS: Starting Friday, April 3, 2020 no visitors will be allowed at Heartland Regional Medical Center with the following exceptions. Patient Visit
Same commitment to service. New Practice Group and Medical Staff! Kevin Claffey, MD A. Scott Harad, MD Heartland Regional Medical Group - Surgical Services Group recently welcomed board-certified general surgeons Dr. Kevin Claffey, MD and Dr. Scott
Around 150 people packed in to the courtyard at the Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion Tuesday morning for the opening ceremony of the second annual "Trail of Heroes." The event is meant to celebrate Veterans Day and to show appreciation fo
For a few hours Friday evening the serene setting at Marion's Heartland Regional Hospital's walking pond path was aglow with candlelit carved pumpkins for Halloween. More important, though, the second annual Glow and Stroll was a way of drawing atte
Heartland Regional welcomes board-certified orthopedic surgeon Craig A. Beyer, MD. Dr. Beyer specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of ailments affecting the muscles, bones, and joints of the body, sports injuries, and regularly performs joint r
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